A return home and return to facing American League competition, the New York Yankees experienced another litmus test against the AL West-leading Houston Astros. It wasn’t a fun weekend if you were a pinstriped pitcher. On the plus side, the organization honored Derek Jeter with a plaque and by retiring his No. 2.
On a personal note, I’ve been watching Derek Jeter play baseball since his Double-A days in 1994 with the old Eastern League Albany-Colonie Yankees, when he wore No. 27. Granted he was a top prospect then but it was cool to be able to say, “I knew you when.